Category : TJHN Originals
Ontario Hockey Association Hears Application From GOJHL To Become Junior A But The Decision Is Already Made
The GOJHL made its application for Junior A status once again a few weeks ago. It was presented to the Ontario Hockey Association. Now, it...
Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues 2016 Edition – Canada Junior B
I want to remind all readers that this series of articles rating the junior hockey leagues in North America is based upon independent opinions and...
The Death Pool – Special Report – A Conflict Of Interest Junior Coaches Can Not Be Advisers
Hey Moms and Dads, hope everyone enjoys a great day with their family today. I am hanging with my Dad and going fishing. But before...
Shattuck St. Mary’s Names New Hockey Director And New Prep Coach
When Tom Ward left Shattuck last week it took many by surprise. But the naming of Gordie Stafford as his successor in the role of...
Like The NHL NCAA Hockey Believes In Las Vegas
In January, I wrote a piece on the potential expansion of NCAA Hockey. Some people felt inclined to send some pretty humorous emails to us. ...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – You Got Cut, Now What
To be sure this is the crunch time. The final camps are on the go and the chase of the dream is entering its last...
A Hockey Dad Takes His Own Advice
Social media this, social media that, we are inundated with it 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the wonders of the...
The Death Pool – The QMJHL Is In Trouble
So, did I get your attention with that headline kids? Are you a Canadian player, or fan saying “oh no way” or “this is total...
Shattuck St. Mary’s Loses Coaches Ward & Nightingale To NHL
When the NHL comes calling, you better answer the phone. You don’t get too many opportunities to take the step of joining the top league...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Social Media Stupidity
Hey moms and dads, have you checked your student athletes social media lately? No? Ohhhhhh ok, well that could be one of the reasons your...
Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues 2016 Edition – Tier II United States And Canada
I want to remind all readers that this series of articles rating the junior hockey leagues in North America is based upon independent opinions and...
An Advisers Life – Questions To Ask An Adviser Before You Hire
Many people are beginning to ask me why I write this column from time to time. Some in the business feel as though I am...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Picking Your Team For Next Season
For the new player entering Junior Hockey and the veteran Junior Hockey player, now is the most important time to prepare for next season. It...
The Death Pool – 250 Players At “Main Camp” Is Not An Opportunity Its Called Bullshit
Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone is as excited as I am to be in the second week of July. You all know that means...
KIJHL Makes Smart Scheduling Moves To Slash Team Travel Budgets
Everyone knows that travel is one of the most expensive components of any junior hockey budget. You have bus costs, hotels, meals, and additional expenses...
Total Hockey retail chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in St. Louis
Total Hockey is a retail giant. TJHN and the Pre Draft Combine have been doing business with Total Hockey for five years. As one of...
Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues – Major Junior And USHL 2016 Edition
I want to remind all readers that this series of articles rating the junior hockey leagues in North America is based upon independent opinions and...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Parents And Players, Why Are You In Such A Hurry?
So much time spent as a player. The practice, the games, the watching of other games of your hockey idols as you grow up. How much...
An Advisers Life – The Cost Of Opportunity And Pay To Play Tier II Hockey
Hockey is an expensive sport. I have been saying for years that it is the new “sport of kings”. With the costs of equipment alone,...
The Death Pool – Hey Missoula, Karma Is A Mother Trucker Isn’t It?
Oh yeah, I just love a Monday morning like this, well a Saturday afternoon actually when I am writing this. So everyone remembers how Michael...